I've never used real flowers on a cake, only silk. My questions is this: Is it safe to scatter rose petal around the tiers of a cake? I've seen cakes like that, but not sure if there are certain types of roses you can use or are any rose petals ok. TIA

Rose petals are ok. But you might want to put something in your contract about how you can't be responsible for the pesticides that are used in the flowers and all the other issues that come with using real flowers.

Yes, it's ok, just don't let this happen.....gah!

http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2008/12/wedding-wrecks.html

hahahaha Jamie.... that is too funny. I haven't been on that site in a while. I always get a good laugh when I do! Thanks for sharing.

Rose petals are edible. Either have a pesticides clause as mentioned above or get organic roses (rinse the petals off well first).

In a cookbook I have (The Essential Baking Cookbook - regarding using pedals on this particular cake), they say to line 2-3 trays with paper towels. Carefully separate the rose pedals, discarding any that very small or blemished (a step obviously forgotten on the cakewrecks blog). Whish egg whites lightly until foamy. Spread some caster sugar on a large plate. Use a small brush to paint the egg white lightly over each pedal - make sure the entire pedal is coated, but not too heavily. Sprinkle the petal with caster sugar, gently shake off excess and place petals on the tray to dry. Leave them for a least 1-2 hours. The drying time will vary according to the weather and humidity. The only thing I would worry about with this recipe is the raw egg whites. EEK.

Awesome. Thanks for your help everyone!